12 Nov 2014

Sew & So On Christmas Bunting from docrafts - Review

The countdown to Christmas is well and truly under way. What
better way to proclaim the advent of the festive season than a pretty bunting
that says just that – Christmas. Better still, a handcrafted bunting to herald
the start of Christmas. Take that a step further, and the best bunting you
could have this Christmas is one you make yourself, with a little help from the
Christmas Bunting Kit from Sew& So On by docrafts.

Sew & So On Christmas Bunting from docrafts

I had the opportunity to create my very own Christmas
bunting with this kit. That I thoroughly relished the experience would be an
understatement. There is something greatly satisfying about creating with your
own hands. From threading the needle to aligning pieces of fabric to sewing
that final stitch, the sense of achievement is incredible.

The Christmas Bunting Kit from docrafts makes it all quite easy indeed.
So whether you are a crafting novice or a pro, you can get by very well with
the help of this fantastic little kit.

Sew & So On Christmas Bunting from docrafts

It contains all you will need to make your bunting, with
everything cut to measure. You only need to source a needle and a pair of
scissors and you are all set to create a fun festive decoration.

The kit spells out C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S in pretty fabric
letters that have to be sewn on to green and red cloth hearts in a variety of
patterns. There is tartan and polka dots and a couple of plain ones. The heart
shapes are cut out and with pre-determined markings, making it extremely easy
to orient, align and sew them together.

Sew & So On Christmas Bunting from docrafts

I went through this project like an assembly line. Starting
with the letters, I stitched them onto the appropriate heart shapes. Next, I
stitched each heart, inside-out, by following the markings on the cloth. The
next step was the fun bit. I had to evert the shapes and stuff them with the
fluffy filling, before sewing together each lettered heart to form the bunting.
The red buttons to hide the joints made for lovely embellishment.

Sew & So On Christmas Bunting from docrafts

The end result is a dainty chain of hearts in patterns of
red and green declaring ‘Christmas’. It is just the perfect decoration for any
home. Or why not make it as a present for a special someone?

Sew & So On Christmas Bunting from docrafts

Disclaimer: I was sent a Christmas Bunting kit by Sew & So On by docrafts for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own.

What a sweet Christmas decoration, you will get more satisfaction putting it up knowing that you made it yourself! I'm not a very good sewer but this looks quite easy for a beginner, sounds quite relaxing too! #triedtested

That looks gorgeous! I made some homemade heart decorations last year, they were easy enough even for a craft idiot like me and look so effective- tempted to give this a try as they look so pretty as a garland!

Omg, I love this bunting - you've done a fab job! There truly is nothing better than making something with your own hands. Really beautiful - you'll be getting this out year after year from now. Hope you all have a merry christmas - I'm popping over from #TriedTested x Lucy x